Friday, 8 May 2015

The Terminology for Carpets in Ancient Central Asia




From: Sino-Platonic Papers
No 257  May 2105

The Terminology for Carpets in Ancient Central Asia

byZHANG He


William Paterson University

This study seeks to gather and clarify the terminology for carpets used by peoples of Central Asia from about 300 BCE to 1000 CE time, including terms in Kharoṣṭhi, Khotanese, Sanskrit and its relatives, plus Persian, Sogdian, Chinese, and Turkic. 

3 comments:

Ruby Fletcher said...

Nice

Ruby Fletcher said...

This article opened my eyes to the historical depth behind something as familiar as a carpet. Understanding the cross-cultural terms adds a whole new layer to appreciating carpets in our homes today.

Leo Taylor said...

The connection between the Silk Road and carpet culture is so intriguing. I’ve been exploring traditional carpets for my home and understanding their historical roots makes me appreciate them even more. Will you cover visual examples of these early designs in a future post?